Tag: King Abdullah II

“The government of Israel is far-right and believes that genocide and killing constitute self-defense.”

"Israel's relations with Jordan are of strategic importance to both countries and we regret the inflammatory statements from Jordan's leadership."

In addition, said Jordan's Foreign Ministry, “We informed Israel that its ambassador to Jordan, who had already left earlier, will not return to Jordan until the war in Gaza ends."

The two leaders praised the long-standing friendship and partnership between Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom.

King Abdullah II stated that he approved measures such as restricting Prince Hamzah’s communications and movements because of his “erratic behavior and aspirations.”

Six Hamas-backed Waqf guards were removed from the Temple Mount, and 12 new Waqf positions were manned, “all within the existing standards, without any increase,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated.

"If Israel really annexed the West Bank in July, it would lead to a massive conflict with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan."

"Our stance is well known. The word 'no' is clear to everyone."

Princess Salma, who is now 19 years old, is the second daughter and third child of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.

"In light of the deterioration of relations with the occupying state and the increasingly harsh tone of [Israel's] statements vis-à-vis Jordan ... It seems we will be waging a 'cool battle' with the occupier."

Arab leaders have longed turned to violence at the Temple Mount for a convenient excuse to justify totally outrageous -- and unjustifiable -- actions.

The statement from al-Sisi's office said negotiations should focus on a two-state solution aimed at achieving a “Palestinian state based on the June 1967 boundaries with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

The deal that allows Israel to return to its embassy in Amman is very similar to that with Ankara after the Mavi Marmara conflict.

“His Majesty King Abdullah ... had sent Their Royal Highnesses letters in appreciation of their service after they were referred to retirement from the JAF."

"It belongs to the Arabs, belongs to the Hashemites, it belongs to King Abdullah, it belongs to us. It is not yours to give. Hands off, please, from our territory.”

The Jordanian king's visit is expected to last several hours. Abdullah last traveled to Ramallah five years ago.

“The issue of metal detection machines is a matter that has become routine in the holy places because of terrorism."

The families are also asking Jordan to allow the FBI to reinterview M’aarek Abu Tayeh "to see if he is ready to acknowledge why he chose to kill our sons."

"Terrorism has no borders, no nationality, no religion; and therefore joint action with a holistic approach ... is crucial," King Abdullah said.

"We'll fight terrorism and 'other things.' We're gonna be friends for a long, long period of time."

Jordan's King Abdullah II was the first foreign leader to visit the residence of Vice President Mike Pence in Washington DC.

The PA and Jordan are united in their determination to prevent the White House from moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Jordan's new prime minister has been the head of a committee that has conducted talks with Israel for the past 20 years.

Jordan's King Abdullah moves swiftly to block riots over a controversial decision by the Parliament to approve Israeli investment in the country.

Secy Kerry is to meet with Jordan's FM Judeh and then King Abdullah II over the Syrian crisis and ISIS.

Jordan's King Abdullah II is stepping in to help deal with the current wave of Arab terror aimed at Israel.

Israel's first woman ambassador to an Arab nation presented her credentials Monday to King Abdullah II of Jordan.

Jordan's King Abdullah II has cut short a visit to Washington and returned to Amman to deal with the ISIS murder of a Jordanian pilot.

Jordan's king is adding fuel to the fire on the Temple Mount, blaming Israel for violence by Muslim Arab rioters.

The last thing Israel wants now is an excuse for the inevitable revolution against the Jordanian monarchy.